What we call the heart is a nervous sensation, like shyness, which gradually disappears in society. It is fervent in the nursery, strong in the domestic circle, tumultuous at school.

Every man has a right to be conceited until he is successful.

Whatever they did, the Elysians were careful never to be vehement.

Success is the child of audacity.

Every moment is travel - if understood.

The press is not only free, it is powerful. That power is ours. It is the proudest that man can enjoy. It was not granted by monarchs, it was not gained for us by aristocracies; but it sprang from the people, and, with an immortal instinct, it has always worked for the people.

Women carry a beautiful hand with them to the grave, when a beautiful face has long ago vanished.